My name is Sandra Kushnir and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I always knew my purpose in life was to one day create a program that helps others, de-stigmatizes mental health, and guides others towards living a full and authentic life. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Utah prior to completing my Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge.
On top of my masters, I completed additional training and experience which has allowed me to specialize in working with clients and families affected by addiction. I created Meridian Counseling to be a safe space for clients-whether they're struggling to define their identity, unsure about their career goals and direction in life, going through relationship issues, or being held back by debilitating problems with their mental health.
On top of my masters, I completed additional training and experience which has allowed me to specialize in working with clients and families affected by addiction. I created Meridian Counseling to be a safe space for clients-whether they're struggling to define their identity, unsure about their career goals and direction in life, going through relationship issues, or being held back by debilitating problems with their mental health.
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Finding your way through life can feel confusing or overwhelming. Together we will explore the direction you want to take in your life, relationships and career. A common theme for many millennials is uncertainty about what direction they want to take in life. Transitioning into adulthood can be difficult, especially if you are unsure of what path you want to take in your career, relationships and personal life.
Addiction touches all of our lives in some way. Whether it directly affects you or a loved one, know you are not alone. Counseling can help you learn healthy coping skills, explore unresolved trauma and begin transforming your life. Often individuals turn to unhealthy outlets such as drinking, smoking, shopping or even sex as ways of coping with unresolved trauma and pain.
Intimate relationships are one of the most important and defining parts of our lives. Learning to understand each other, empathize and communicate is vital to any successful relationship. In therapy, we will work on learning new ways of relating to your partner with compassion, love and respect. Couples often come to therapy seeking help because everything else they have tried has not worked.
Going through infertility (IVF) can be painful and traumatic. It can leave you feeling confused and angry at your body and impact your relationship with your partner. We understand the complex grief process that comes with this type of experience. Our team of therapist is here to help you process and make meaning of this emotional roller coaster ride-helping both you and your partner move forward in a healthier way.
Our family defines who we are, how we view the world and teaches us how to relate to others. Often times families can get stuck in unhealthy patterns and conflict is inevitable. In therapy, we will allow each family member to have a voice, feel heard and create new ways of relating to each other. Your therapist may ask the family to come in for therapy.
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Henry A.
Nov 15, 2021
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Mac M.
Oct 23, 2021
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Throughout my life, I've been to an overwhelming assortment of therapists, counselors, and treatment centers but absolutely none of them compare to the success that I've found through Meridian Counseling. I've been a patient of Sandra's for 2 years now and have been making substantial progress from day one (which I feel is insanely rare). I refer friends and colleagues here all the time because Meridian has made me feel heard, understood, valued, and safe which I think anyone seeking therapy finds very important. Overall- I couldn't be happier.
Alex B.
Oct 22, 2021
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Meridian Counseling is a rare treatment clinic where clinicians care more about clients than about insurances and payments. The team of highly trained an versatile therapists is ready to answer all the questions, find the appropriate treatment model for each individual and create a customized treatment plan tor each client! Caring, genuine , involved and supportive clinicians! Thank you!
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Irene Y.
Sep 17, 2021
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Meridian counseling is one of the best counseling centers that I have ever referred patients to. They truly care about their patients and have a very client centered approach which is much appreciated in the mental health field. Highly recommend Meridian to anyone looking for a mental health services in the area.
Donna N.
Sep 16, 2021
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Anita A.
Sep 16, 2021
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Dayna W.
Feb 11, 2021
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Erin Luke
Jan 31, 2021
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The way Nadia Brewart approaches therapy is like if your best friend was also a licensed therapist. There is an ease to her that I felt immediately so trusting her with my inner thoughts and feelings was immediate. However, our sessions were guided and had purpose beyond just casually chatting with your friend about whatever is on your mind. She is very good at what she does so I HIGHLY recommend.
Kiran K.
Nov 28, 2020
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Sandra and Meridian have been nothing but amazing since I started with them over a year ago. As many folks know, it's difficult to choose the right person for therapy, but Sandra immediately ticked all the boxes I was looking for. Our initial conversation really set up a great relationship. Couldn't have made a better choice! High recommend.
Vanessa P.
Nov 14, 2020
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Sandra is such a compassionate, hard working, ethical, and authentic person and therapist. I have worked with her for years and saw that she strives to provide the best quality therapy and mental health services as possible. She has experience with a wide range of populations and backgrounds and does not discriminate to anyone.
Susie C.
Nov 13, 2020
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Finding the right therapist can be a draining process. I'd liken it to a string of bad first dates, only you have to unpack all your childhood trauma succinctly in 50 minutes, and then pocket a copay at the end.
As a young woman in my 20's, I always found it particularly challenging to find a therapist who blends wisdom and experience while being able to relate to the millennial mindset and unique challenges we face. I was fortunate enough to find Sandra on Psychology Today and I'd recommend her over and over and over again!
She's empathetic, wise, spiritual, and chameleon
As a young woman in my 20's, I always found it particularly challenging to find a therapist who blends wisdom and experience while being able to relate to the millennial mindset and unique challenges we face. I was fortunate enough to find Sandra on Psychology Today and I'd recommend her over and over and over again!
She's empathetic, wise, spiritual, and chameleon
Zachary C.
Nov 12, 2020
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Sandra and the team at Meridian helped enormously to save my marriage - I recommend them whole heartedly to anyone in need of therapy or mental health support. Sandra is brilliant, patient, caring and genuinely a pleasant person who is passionate about her craft. I was really impressed by how current and diverse the theories and principles Sandra referenced in our sessions. Often times when we were working through an issue, I felt like Sandra had both a mastery of classic principles and methods, but she also had already read a bunch of modern writing on the same subject and she was often able to
Renay C.
Nov 12, 2020
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As an owner of a fitness studio, I often joke that what I do is a 60 minute workout followed by a quick 5 minute therapy session. My clients tend to feel comfortable telling me things they cannot tell their friends or family. Over the years there have been many times I have had clients ask if I could recommend a therapist and it wasn't until I met Sandra and her team at Meridian Counseling, did I feel like I could confidently say yes! I have referred her clients dealing with grief, divorce, personal growth and issues with their adolescents. Every single one of them shared with me how incredibly
Megan C.
Nov 12, 2020
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There aren't enough kind words to express how amazing Sandra has been in my mental health journey. From the moment I stepped in her office a year ago, I've felt comforted and understood. I feel very lucky to have found the perfect therapist on my first try, as I've heard it's not always easy to do so.
Brian K.
Oct 13, 2020
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Tried to make an appointment but had a bad experience. Made us feel like they were interviewing us based on our insurance and didn't ask what we were looking for or what kind of treatment we are seeking. Good for them they are full and have no openings but in my opinion had a very uncaring insensitive way. For us not a good experience and can not recommend.
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I didn't just hangup on you. I had many questions for you to see if you were a right fit for the person I was trying to get treatment for who was in dire straits. I made a respectful effort to ask these
Tara Hernandez
Aug 10, 2020
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Kollene S.
May 30, 2020
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Jonny A.
May 05, 2020
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V. B.
Jan 23, 2020
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As a licensed clinician myself, I can confidently recommend and refer to Meridian Counseling. The owner and founder has made it her life's work to commit to offer therapy to those from all walks of life and has created a beautiful space in which to do so. Her therapists are knowledgeable, experts in their fields, and wholeheartedly passionate about the work that they do. Stop thinking about it, make an appointment!
Rebecca Binny
Dec 27, 2019
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Jul 20, 2019
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